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    "# Introduction\n",
    "\n",
    "This directory contains references for learning the finite element method and examples of applying sp.fem Python library."
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    "# References\n",
    "\n",
    "What follows is a non-comprehensive list of books on finite elements that the author has found useful.\n",
    "\n",
    "* Mats G. Larson, Fredrik Bengzon. The Finite Element Method: Theory, Implementation, and Applications.\n",
    "* Dietrich Braess. Finite Elements: Theory, Fast Solvers, and Applications in Solid Mechanics.\n",
    "* Brenner, Susanne, Scott, Ridgway. The Mathematical Theory of Finite Element Methods.\n",
    "* Philippe G. Ciarlet. The Finite Element Method for Elliptic Problems.\n",
    "* Claes Johnson. Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations by the Finite Element Method.\n",
    "* Daniele Boffi, Franco Brezzi, Michael Fortin. Mixed Finite Element Methods and Applications."
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    "# Examples\n",
    "\n",
    "The other files in the directory contain examples for using the library. In the future I hope to write an introduction text to the finite element method, computational approach, using the library as a computational tool. Currently I do not have the extra time so the examples have to suffice."
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